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Texas Education Agency extends Houston school district takeover through 2027

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the district for its improvements while citing the need for more time to “achieve lasting success for students.”

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Texas Education Agency extends HISD takeover for 2 more years

In a move that's reigniting fierce debate across Texas, the state has extended its control of Houston ISD for another two years, prolonging the controversial takeover of the state's largest school district and keeping an elected school board sidelined through at least 2027.

TEA extends HISD takeover until June 2027

The Texas Education Agency has extended its takeover of the Houston ISD school system. Here are the changes they want to see.

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Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Accordion King & Queens to Texas Monthly Taco Fest

Our weekend top picks also include the Fade to Black Arts Festival, Houston Tattoo Arts Festival and Vitacca Ballet's Launch ...

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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones announces bid to succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress

Jones, a Democrat elected to the Texas House in 2022 and previously served on the Houston City Council, joins a slate of ...

Houston Public Media36m

Harris County officials urge Texas governor to sign bill creating 5 new district courts

Senate Bill 2878, if signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, also would create new district courts in Brazoria and Fort Bend counties.

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D.J. Augustin, former Texas and Rockets player, joins Houston Rockets front office

D.J. Augustin, who played alongside Kevin Durant on the Texas Longhorns and had a 14-year NBA career, joins the Rockets' ...

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Everything Texas A&M HC Mike Elko said during Wednesday's Houston Coach's Night

Texas A&M's 2025 football season is getting closer by the day, as the Aggies will kick off the new campaign against UTSA in ...

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Houston budget passed as state pension bill sparks concern

Ahead of a 14-3 vote to pass the $7 billion spending plan, concerns were raised about new legislation affecting the city's ...

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Houston residents distrust disaster preparedness of state officials, Rice researcher tells city council

Less than one-fifth of residents surveyed by the Kinder Institute for Urban Research said they trust the disaster ...

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Texas bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration dies at end of session

Senate Bill 16, one of Republicans' priority measures, failed to make it to the House floor before the regular session of the ...

Texas colleges face uncertainty after ruling ends in-state tuition for students without legal status

Tens of thousands of students without legal status will now face steep tuition hikes. Immigration advocates expect the ruling ...

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New Law Would Bolster Texas Business Courts

A law focused on expanding the Texas Business Courts' authority, HB 40, passed in both the House and the Senate and now ...

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Houston rodeo elects new leaders for 2026 season with Phillips at helm

As Houstonians anticipate the 2026 Rodeo season, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced new leadership.

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